Global summit to address complex pediatric scoliosis
The 2023 International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and the Growing Spine (ICEOS) was a three-day conference for surgeons and health professionals from around the world. The sessions focused on solutions for pediatric spine deformities. Matthew Oetgen, M.D., chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Children’s National Hospital, was a member of the faculty.
Session highlights included:
- Pre-Course: Pediatric Spine Study Group (PSSG) Mini-Research Symposium – Considerations for your biosketch, regulatory and IRB
- How Do You Propel Your Research Team
“Overall this was a great meeting with valuable content,” says Dr. Oetgen. “Learning and teaching alongside fellow orthopaedic leaders is a fantastic opportunity for everyone involved.”
Dr. Oetgen participated in the following sessions:
- Timing of Hemivertebra Excision
- Let’s Debate! nView Workshop – 3D imaging and guidance, available technologies for pediatric spine and when to use them
- Case-Based Learning – Congenital Scoliosis
The 2024 ICEOS Meeting will be November 13-15 in Phoenix, AZ.
